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number= 92 |
number= 92 |
doctor=[[Seventh Doctor]] |
doctor=[[Seventh Doctor]] |
companions= [[Perpugilliam Brown|Peri]] |
companions= [[Ace]] |
enemy= [[Kandy Man]], [[Helen A]], [[Pipe People]] |
enemy= [[Kandy Man]], [[Helen A]], [[Pipe People]] |
year= [[Terra Alpha]], Unknown |
year= [[Terra Alpha]], Unknown |

Revision as of 08:43, 22 June 2008

Novelisation

  • This novelisation is based on the original television serial (DW): The Happiness Patrol which was shown from and written by Graeme Curry
  • The cover and information shown on the right is for the original Target novel and featured the artwork of Alister Pearson. (See below for information on other UK and international editions which published with a different cover).

Publisher's Cover Blurb

I would also like to take this opportunity to squash the persistent rumours about mysterious "disappearences" and emphasize that rural and urban areas are now enjoying a life of harmony and peace. I'm sure you're glad to hear this. And I'm happy you're glad

Helen A, ruler of colony Terra Alpha, is determined that happiness will prevail. And if any killjoys insist on being miserable, the fun guns of The Happiness Patrol will remove them; or they will vanish into the Kandy Kitchen, where the Kandy Man will deal with them.

When the Doctor and Ace spend a night in the dark streets of Terra Alpha they have to keep a smile on their faces - or else! - while making contact with the native Pipe People and trying to convince the colonists that they can have too much of a good thing - even sweets and happiness.

Illustrations

  • None

Book Chapters

There are no individually titled chapters for this book. It is simply broken up into fifteen chapters, each numbered sequentially.

Deviations from the Televised Story

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Author, Writing and Publishing Notes

  • Alister Pearson’s original cover design was much simplified in the final cover.
  • Back pages include full page adverts for Doctor Who Magazine and the Target range of Doctor Who Books 1963-1989

Associated Images

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Publishing History (UK)

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First Publication:

  • Hardback
W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
  • Paperback
Target

Re-issues:

International Editions

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External Sources